What are the schools like in Cottonwood, OK?

School district data for Cottonwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cottonwood?

The median household income in Cottonwood, OK is $34,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Cottonwood, OK?

Cottonwood has an average high temperature of 50.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.2 inches.

Cottonwood, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cottonwood, OK affordable or expensive?

Cottonwood's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cottonwood is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,000 and the median rent is $530 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cottonwood, OK?

Cottonwood has a violent crime rate of 127.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 400.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cottonwood, OK a Good Place to Live?

Cottonwood is a small town of 101 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,375 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Cottonwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cottonwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cottonwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.1

Cottonwood's overall cost of living index is 84.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cottonwood costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cottonwood, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$530	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cottonwood's violent crime rate is 127.4 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.4 /100k

Property Crime

400.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cottonwood, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cottonwood sees average highs of 50.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cottonwood, OK
Average High — January	50.8°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.2"

Demographics

Metric	Cottonwood, OK	National Avg
Population	101	—
Median Age	54.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coalgate, OK 2 mi Phillips, OK 4 mi Lehigh, OK 6 mi Centrahoma, OK 9 mi Stringtown, OK 10 mi

Cottonwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottonwood, OK affordable or expensive?

Cottonwood's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cottonwood roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,000 and median rent is $530/month.

What is the crime rate in Cottonwood, OK?

Cottonwood's violent crime rate is 127.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 400.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cottonwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cottonwood, OK a good place to live?

Cottonwood, OK has a population of 101, a median household income of $34,375, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cottonwood?

Cottonwood averages 50.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 3.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cottonwood?

The population of Cottonwood, Oklahoma is 101 with a median age of 54.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cottonwood?

Key numbers for living in Cottonwood: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $76,000, median household income $34,375, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cottonwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.